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Newspaper
Washington Evening Journal
Location
Washington, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Oct 17, 1931
Page
4
A devotional note cites Matthew 5 21 22 with emphasis on murder anger and insults. The piece reflects on scripture warning that anger without cause and calling a brother fool expose one to judgement and hell fire, urging restraint and reconciliation.
A short poem urging kindness through life’s loneliness and grief. It speaks of the healing power of a tender word and a smile, granting hope, brotherhood, and a sense of heavenly treasure in human interaction.
A historical column argues resistance to bovine TB testing in Iowa stems from real estate tax unfairness and government actions. Farmers protest not only the TB law but also tax burdens, urging a fairer property tax system to reduce unrest.
A reader recalls a childhood trip with surveyors and a photographer joke while contrasting it with rising farm taxes. The letter argues that farm taxation has trebled and worsened rural burdens, urging reforms to prevent excess valuation from inflating tax bills and eroding dignity.
Opinion argues for balanced taxation that preserves parks schools roads and libraries while cutting waste. It questions drastic cuts that undermine public goods and urges a fair tax system that treats all property owners equally, noting roads and schools rely on taxes and auto fees.
A collage of quips and anecdotes from the By-the-Way department. The text riffs on presidents, paving, tools, classical sculpture, letter closings, political talk, and a farm theft report. It notes a 250 alcohol cache found on a farm near Fort Dodge with Tony Nova arrested and a car in Minnesota seized.
Washington crushed Osceola 19 to 0 as Kiesey led a strong defense and punting duel. Key plays featured Little, Marshall, Fuhr, and Kiesey with multiple runs, passes, and a late touch by Fabr for the score. Washington dominated total yards 251 to 73, using a stout line and sharp defense to seize control.
Lodges Washington Chapter No 98 holds regular meetings on the second Thursday with Ma McDaniel W M and Ernestine Denison secretary. Damnsets Shrine No 10 meets fourth Tuesday at the Masonic Temple with Mrs Chloa Spies W P L. Hazel Haven York Rite 28 meets monthly led by Warden Haute No 28 and Yard Secretary Cyrus Chapter No meeting held second day of the seventh month.
Railway timetable notices list daily departures and limits for local passenger trains No 30 No 80 and No 49 with times around 6:00 p m to 11:35 a m and special services excluding Sundays. The notice includes agent McKay and station details with lines about California passengers and freight schedules.
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